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An elderly couple shares a sandwich on a green garden bench while a fluffy ruddy Abyssinian cat sits close, gazing at them. 33 / 38

Harold Offered Ruth the First Bite. Saffron Thought It Should Be Hers.

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Lunch is simple today: one sandwich, two people, and a weathered green bench in the garden. Harold, in a plaid shirt and glasses, holds the sandwich up between them, while Ruth, in a cozy mustard cardigan, leans in close to take a bite, both of them smiling. Sitting right at their knees, Saffron gazes up at Ruth with total devotion, her copper coat glowing in the sun and her ears turned toward the action. A watering can, terra-cotta pots, and fallen autumn leaves add a relaxed, homey feel to the afternoon.

Few things get a cat's attention like the smell of a sandwich, but it's best to resist sharing. Deli meats are often high in salt and may contain garlic or onion powder, both of which can be harmful to cats. Bread, cheese, and condiments don't offer much nutritional value for them either. If you'd like to give your cat a small taste of something, a bit of plain, unseasoned, cooked chicken or turkey is a safer choice, offered in moderation. Many people find it easier to bring along a few cat treats so their pet can enjoy a snack while they eat.

Saffron may be campaigning hard for a bite, but Harold and Ruth know her tricks by now. Whether she gets a treat or just a scratch under the chin, she's happy to be part of the picnic.

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